Journal 2016 v21n4 - DentalGO
Volume 24 • Número 05 • 2025

Journal 2016 v21n4

Journal 2016 v21n4

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Tópico Especial

Plano Oclusal Estético Funcional

ortodontia e estetica funcional oclusao renato dentaria martins alexandre sorriso carlos parsekian oclusal camara estetico Oclusão Dentária especial top topico
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orthodontics highlights

Pain is a frequent and commonplace feeling reported by patients using braces. The need of inducing inflammation for tooth movement to take place is no secret to anyone. Pain arising from orthodontic appliance activation is important and...
Original Article

Miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expander (MARPE): the quest for pure orthopedic movement

The midpalatal suture has bone margins with thick connective tissue interposed between them, and it does not represent the fusion of maxillary palatal processes only, but also the fusion of palatal processes of the jaws and horizontal os...
marpe Rapid palatal expansion Midpalatal suture Palatal expansion
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An interview with Kotaro Tanimoto

If I had to describe Tanimoto Sensei using a single word I would say kindness. When I was attending the PhD course in Hiroshima University, I frequently looked at him and thought: “If I have the chance to be an educator, I would like t...
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Influence of ligation method on friction resistance of lingual brackets with different second-order angulations: an in vitro study

Objective: To evaluate stainless steel archwire static friction in active and passive self-ligating lingual and conventional brackets with second-order angulations. Methods: Two conventional lingual brackets for canines (STb light/Ormco; PS...
Orthodontic brackets friction Ligation
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Comparative evaluation of soft tissue changes in Class I borderline patients treated with extraction and nonextraction modalities

Objective: To compare soft tissue changes in Class I borderline cases treated with extraction and nonextraction modalities. Methods: A parent sample of 150 patients with Class I dental and skeletal malocclusion (89 patients treated with...
Angle Class I malocclusion Borderline cases Discriminant analysis Soft tissue changes
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Cleansing orthodontic brackets with air-powder polishing: effects on frictional force and degree of debris

Introduction: Debris buildup on the bracket-wire interface can influence friction. Cleansing brackets with air-powder polishing can affect this process. Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the frictional force and amount of deb...
friction Orthodontic bracket Dental prophylaxis
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Digital orthodontic radiographic set versus cone-beam computed tomography: an evaluation of the effective dose

Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the equivalent and effective doses of different digital radiographic methods (panoramic, lateral cephalometric and periapical) with cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). Methods: Precalibrated...
cone-beam computed tomography Digital radiograph Radiation dose
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Is there an association between skeletal asymmetry and tooth absence?

Introduction: Facial skeletal asymmetry is commonly found in humans and its main characteristic is menton deviation. The literature suggests that occlusal and masticatory problems arising from tooth absence could be related to the develo...
Facial asymmetry Orthodontics Tooth loss Epidemiology
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A comparison between two lingual orthodontic brackets in terms of speech performance and patients’ acceptance in correcting Class II, Division 1 malocclusion: a randomized controlled trial

Objective: To compare speech performance and levels of oral impairment between two types of lingual brackets. Methods: A parallel-group randomized controlled trial was carried out on patients with Class II, Division 1 malocclusion treated a...
Lingual Orthodontics Speech Chewing Oral comfort
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Orthodontic camouflage of skeletal Class III malocclusion with miniplate: a case report

Introduction: Skeletal Class III malocclusion is often referred for orthodontic treatment combined with orthognathic surgery. However, with the aid of miniplates, some moderate discrepancies become feasible to be treated without surgery. Ob...
Orthodontic appliance design Orthodontic Anchorage Procedures Angle Class III malocclusion
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Class II malocclusion associated with mandibular deficiency and maxillary and mandibular crowding: follow-up evaluation eight years after treatment completion

This report describes the correction of a clinical case of malocclusion with anteroposterior discrepancy and transverse, sagittal and vertical deficiencies. A nonextraction technique was used to preserve space in the dental arches and co...
Corrective Orthodontics Angle Class II malocclusion Stability Orthodontic anchorage
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Functional Aesthetic Occlusal Plane (FAOP)

Introduction: A reasonable exposure of incisors and gingival tissues is generally considered more attractive than excess or lack of exposure. A reasonable gingival exposure is considered to be around 0 to 2 mm when smiling and 2-4 mm exposu...
smile aesthetics Dental occlusion